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Susanowa
Japanese Shinto god of the winds, storms, oceans, and snakes. Born from Izanagi's nose.

Serpent with Eight Heads
After being banished from heaven, Susanoh lived at Izumo where every year the eight-headed serpent fed on a young woman. Susanoh offered to save the king's daughter who was the next scheduled feast if he could marry her. Then he killed the serpent using trickery.

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